Rita Carla Silva-Leu, D.O.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Rita Carla Silva-Leu is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Long Beach, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in psychiatry & neurology, Rita Carla Silva-Leu, D.O. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Long Beach. With 21+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Long Beach area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1952dNPPES updated 2021-01-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4510 E Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 600, Long Beach, CA 90804-3279
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
25
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
46
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
792
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $104k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$520 received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Rita Carla Silva-Leu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Rita Carla Silva-Leu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rita Carla Silva-Leu for cholesterol management, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Long Beach required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rita Carla Silva-Leu
Dr. Silva-Leu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Long Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 346-1100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rita Carla Silva-Leu
Practice Location
4510 E Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 600, Long Beach, CA 90804-3279
Mailing Address
4510 E Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 600, Long Beach, CA 90804-3279
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